Dear Karen,
I have recently undertaken some MRSA swabbing (first time in years)in the NHS and those working in a high risk area with a positive result, the Consultant microbiologist advised treatment with bactroban and Octenisan whole body wash. This appears to be common treatment for patients admitted to hospital with MRSA , sometimes with a mouth wash, fair amount of information on Google. However, I guess you aren't in the NHS so your local Health Protection Agency microbiologist, is in my opinion likely to give you the best advice about whether to screen these staff or not and what to do if you get a positive result.
Regards Suzanne
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Sent: 18 May 2011 20:12
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Nasal Swabs
I dont know if anyone can help but if you have any information I would be very grateful. I am doing some work for a Company that manufactures endoscope equipment and operates a clean room environment where the instruments are packaged. Staff that work in the "clean room" have some tests before they can commence work there, this includes nasal swabbing for MRSA and if found positive they are treated with bactroban. My understanding is that even after having treatment they could still have MRSA in their nose at a later stage so swabbing is not worthwhile even if they wear masks. Is there anyone who has experience of a similar type of workplace and testing do you carry out?
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